LINGUIST List 21.4081 Fri Oct 15 2010 Jobs: Hispanic Linguistics: Assistant Professor, U of Texas at El Paso Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Jon Amastae , Hispanic Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Texas at El Paso, TX, USA Message 1: Hispanic Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Texas at El Paso, TX, USA Date: 14-Oct-2010 From: Jon Amastae <nonegiven.com> Subject: Hispanic Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Texas at El Paso, TX, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Texas at El Paso Department: Department of Languages and Linguistics Job Location: Texas, USA Web Address: http://www.utep.edu/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Hispanic Linguistics Description: University of Texas at El Paso College of Liberal Arts Department of Languages and Linguistics Assistant Professor - Hispanic Linguistics The Department of Languages and Linguistics at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Hispanic Linguistics with an anticipated appointment date in Fall 2011. The Department of Languages and Linguistics offers the B.A. in linguistics, Spanish, and French, as well as the M.A. in linguistics and Spanish. The Ph.D. in psychology with a concentration in language acquisition and bilingualism is offered by an interdisciplinary faculty from the departments of Psychology and Languages and Linguistics. Additionally, the linguistics faculty operates a laboratory dedicated to empirical research in areas such as language acquisition, bilingualism, language variation, and corpus linguistics. El Paso offers excellent opportunities for investigating these topics because it is located in the largest urban center on the US-Mexico border, whose total population of nearly two million manifests extensive language contact, bilingualism, and variation. UTEP is recognized as a national model in demonstrating that a university with a fundamental commitment to access and diversity can also achieve high levels of excellence in academic programs and research. For more information, please visit the URL above. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Linguistics with specialization in Hispanic Linguistics, significant preparation in theoretical linguistics, and scholarly activity that combines theory with empirically grounded investigation in areas such as acquisition/bilingualism and/or variation. The successful candidate will show a strong commitment to research and promise of scholarly achievement as well as a commitment to teaching, Ph.D. in hand by August 2011. Preferred Qualifications: Experimental/quantitative skills are a significant plus. Application Procedure: Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV (Curriculum Vitae), transcripts, copies of representative scholarly research, and name of three references to the application address below. Review of materials will begin immediately and the search will continue until the position is filled. The University of Texas at El Paso does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. Application Deadline: Mailing Address for Applications: Dr. Jon Amastae Linguistics Search Department of Languages and Linguistics The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX 79968-0531 USA Contact Information: Dr. Jon Amastae Email: nonegiven.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 15-Oct-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.